Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Articles Written By: Carrie Pichler

Eagles learn ropes on court Eagles learn ropes on court

PABLO – Though off to a rocky start, the young Eagles are opening their wings and working hard to achieve greatness. With key varsity players not eligible to play until after the winter break, a mostly JV team has taken to the court in the season’s openers, gaining experience and composure under ...

Tough week for Chiefs basketball

RONAN – The Chiefs dropped a couple of games in the week leading up to winter break.  On Friday the Chiefs had a tough one out, falling to Florence 28-47 on their home court. Colton McCrea led the Chiefs with seven points followed by Bryce Cullen and Jeremiah North Piegan, who each put up six.&...

Pirates struggle to stay afloat

KALISPELL –The Pirates had a tough week as they dropped two last Thursday and Saturday.  On Thursday the Pirates struggled to keep up with AA Flathead Braves, underscoring the Braves in every quarter and falling 37-69. Despite the defeat, Pirate Cedrick Smith put up 12 points for Polson. On ...

Bulldogs light up the basketball court

ST. IGNATIUS – Mission was in unstoppable mode this week, grabbing two wins at home. The Bulldogs earned a W against Charlo on Friday squeaking by the Vikings 65-61. Mission’s Stuart Grant led the way for the Bulldogs netting 21 points. Aaron Fisher-Ahenakew came away with 15.  Saturda...

Charlo’s Vikings take a split Charlo’s Vikings take a split

ST. IGNATIUS – The Vikings were busy on their feet this week logging a win and a loss.  In Friday’s nail biter, the Vikings fell to Mission 61-65. Though the Vikings kept up through most of the game, a low scoring second quarter was enough to allow the Bulldogs to gain the edge. Tristan S...

Warriors split games

ARLEE – The Warriors came away with a split before some time off to recoup going into their winter break.  Thursday’s 72-53 win against Hot Springs was led by Warrior Josh Reed, who scored 15 points for Arlee. Teammates Patrick Big Sam added 12 and Zane Ligas chipped in 10. In Superior...

Lady Bulldogs look to gel

ST. IGNATIUS – The Lady Bulldogs have had a tough first couple of games and are still looking for that first win after dropping two more. Mission’s Lady Bulldogs fell to Charlo on Friday, 10-36. Courtney Charlo led the Lady Bulldogs with eight points at the hoop. On Saturday the Lady Bulldo...

Lady Vikings a force on the court Lady Vikings a force on the court

ST. IGNATIUS – The Lady Vikings continue to dominate on the basketball court picking up a couple of wins.  On Friday, Mission didn’t know what hit them as Charlo blew right over the Lady Bulldogs with a 36-10 domination. Charlo’s Aspen Runkel was high scorer for the Lady Vikings wit...

Maidens split the week

FLORENCE – The Maidens found themselves with a split this week bringing them to 2-2 on the season.  Friday the Maidens scraped their knees in the 42-59 loss to Florence. Maiden Raymi Clairmont led the Maidens netting 11 points while Aspen Jore and Malia Hamel each scored 9. The Maidens muffl...

Lady Pirates still searching for win

KALISPELL – The Lady Pirates are struggling to find the net while taking two losses over the week. On Thursday the Lady Pirates took a tumble in Kalispell falling to AA Flathead 26-66. After an explosive first quarter by Flathead, Polson struggled to come back. Lady Pirate Shelbi Mallon led Polson w...


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